blowback

/ ˈbləʊˌbæk /

noun

1. the escape to the rear of gases formed during the firing of a weapon or in a boiler, internal-combustion engine, etc
2. the action of a light automatic weapon in which the expanding gases of the propellant force back the bolt, thus reloading the weapon

Example Sentences

The biggest blowback will be against the ‘reforming’ Kentucky senator, because Republicans back cops, period.

From The Daily Beast

While the commercials gave the pair a once unimaginable level of exposure, they also brought Pomplamoose some blowback.

From The Daily Beast

For U.S. and European leaders the flow of Western recruits prompts fears of blowback.

From The Daily Beast

Prime Minister David Cameron is undoubtedly concerned about blowback, and the British consulate in Karachi is already closed.

From The Daily Beast

Uber received blowback for not taking responsibility for the incident.

From The Daily Beast